I am collecting annual Homeowner Association dues. I released (emailed out of QBO) invoices and then waited for payment. Most HOA Members opted to pay with a credit card. A few paid by check. In my list of member accounts, some the status of some is set to PAID and some are set to CLOSED. What is the difference between the two "status" states?
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Hey there, bruce.
That's a good one. I'll be delighted to discuss with you the difference between a Paid and Closed status on an invoice.
When the status of the invoice is Paid, this means that the customer paid the partial amount and there's still an open balance left. On the other hand, when it's Closed, it means that the invoice is paid in full.
For more details about e-invoicing, you can check out this article: Use e-Invoice.
If you have any further questions, please let me know. Thanks for dropping by.
Hey there, bruce.
That's a good one. I'll be delighted to discuss with you the difference between a Paid and Closed status on an invoice.
When the status of the invoice is Paid, this means that the customer paid the partial amount and there's still an open balance left. On the other hand, when it's Closed, it means that the invoice is paid in full.
For more details about e-invoicing, you can check out this article: Use e-Invoice.
If you have any further questions, please let me know. Thanks for dropping by.
How do record my payments made to supplier using rebates??
Hi @MANGA,
It's nice to have you with us in the Community today. I'd be glad to lend a hand with recording payments made to a supplier using rebates.
One option to consider is to utilize a vendor credit to record these rebates from the supplier. Here's how to make a vendor credit:
The following article contains additional information about vendor credits and applying them to a bill: How Do I Handle Vendor Credits and Refunds?.
Naturally, since all businesses are unique, you may wish to consult with your accountant to ensure the best method is utilized for tracking the supplier rebates.
Please let me know if I can be of additional help. Have a nice day.
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I am having the same issue for the paid and closed status when I see duplicate transactions. Can someone please answer this question.
Let's get to the bottom of this, jenslight.
I'd like to get more information though. What transactions are duplicated? Invoices or payments?
With regard to the paid and closed statuses, the Closed status applies to the payment transaction, while the Paid status applies to the invoice when it's paid in full.
Refer to the screenshot.
You can always go back to this thread if you have further information or if you have further questions. You can also mention me so I can get back to you personally. Have a great one!
Funny thing though is closed can also mean that the payment didn't go through at QB and the customer reversed the payment- but QB doesn't send an email when that happens. I WANT A FREAKING EMAIL THAT SAYS THE CUSTOMER PAYMENT DIDN'T GO THROUGH!
Thanks for joining this discussion, jkube.
Naturally, you'll be receiving notification of the status of your payment from your QuickBooks Online dashboard.
If you're unable to see this message from your dashboard, go to Alert Center Manually. You can refer to this article for a detailed steps: The Alert Center from the QuickBooks Online Dashboard is not being displayed.
Let me know if you have other concerns or questions about customer payments in QBO. I'd be delighted to help you out.
Don't waste your accountant's time thinking it's necessary because every business is "unique". Go directly to QB support.
I feel like I'm closing invoices the same way each time, but some invoices are marked paid and some closed. What am I doing wrong?
Lori
You’re closing it the way you should, @loriwark.
As Kristine Mae mentioned, invoices show as Paid once the payment is linked to it. A Closed status, on the other hand, appears on payments applied to sales transactions.
Here’s a screenshot for visual reference:
Below are the invoice statuses and their meaning:
For more information, check out the status of invoices via email section in this article: Use e-Invoice.
That should answer your concern for today.
Reach out to me if you need anything else. I’m more than happy to help. Take care!